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Antique map titled 'the kingdom of bohemia with the duchy of silesia and the marquisates of moravia and lusatia.' map … Read more Antique map titled 'the kingdom of bohemia with the duchy of silesia and the marquisates of moravia and lusatia.' map of the kingdom of bohemia, with silesia, moravia and lusatia. This map originates from 'a new universal atlas, exhibiting all the empires, kingdoms, states, republics, &c. &c. In the whole world; being a complete collection of the most approved maps extant; corrected with the greatest care, and augmented from the last edition of d'anville and robert (de vaugondy) with many improvements by major james rennel, and other eminent geographers, including all the tracks and new discoveries of the british circumnavigators, biron, wallis, carteret, captain james cook, vancouver, perouse, &c. &c. 6th ed. (\.)' london, r. Laurie & j. Whittle, 1804. Map dated 1794. Artists and engravers: cartographer: 'thomas jefferys'. Thomas jefferys (c.1719 - 1771), "geographer to king george iii", was an english cartographer who was the leading map supplier of his day. He engraved and printed maps for government and other official bodies and produced a wide range of commercial maps and atlases, especially of north america. Publisher: laurie & whittle and thomas kitchin. Robert laurie (c. 1755–1836) was an anglo-scottish mezzotint engraver and publisher. He signed his name as lowery, lowry, lowrie, lawrey, lawrie, or laurie. James whittle, english publisher. See less
- Dimensions
- 27.17ʺW × 21.26ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Paper separation in lower and top middle fold margin, backed. 2 Small tears in top paper edges, not effecting image. Contemporary hand coloring. General age-rel less
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